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Medicinethe encouraging docMarch 16, 2018clinicals, ebook, FMG, free, guide, IMG, orientation, rotations, step 2 Comments
15 Things You Can Do If You Did Not Match.
15 Things You Can Do If You Did Not Match.

It wasn’t your first choice but it’ll do for now. At least until the next cycle comes around after the SOAP.

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Medicinethe encouraging docMarch 13, 2018 Comments
7 Ways To Improve Productivity - Medical Student Edition.
7 Ways To Improve Productivity - Medical Student Edition.

7 ways to improve your productivity in medical or graduate school

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Medicinethe encouraging docMarch 7, 2018medical school, medicine, productivity, self-control, time management, training, vision Comments
Resources That Helped Me Pay Off Medical School Loans.
Resources That Helped Me Pay Off Medical School Loans.
Lifestylethe encouraging docJanuary 28, 2018advice, attending, carloans, creditcards, debt, debtfreejourney, debtfreeliving, Encouragement, fina, foreign medical graduates, goals, hope, medical school, medicine, money, student, student loans Comments
My Hospitalist Life.
My Hospitalist Life.
Medicinethe encouraging docJanuary 21, 2018education, family medicine, hospital, hospital medicine, hospitalist, internal medicineComment
Milan, Italy
Milan, Italy
Lifestylethe encouraging docJanuary 14, 2018Italy, lifestyle, Milan, tourism, travel, wanderlustComment
The First 20 Lessons From My Twenties.
The First 20 Lessons From My Twenties.

As I walk into the 3rd decade, here are a few lessons I have learned from the previous one.

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Lifestylethe encouraging docJanuary 7, 2018advice, balance, coaching, Encouragement, faith, fear, goals, inspiration, life, lifestyle, love, motivation, newyear, purpose, relationships, wisdom Comments
A Cameroonian Takes A Dutch to D.C.
Lifestylethe encouraging docDecember 27, 2017Comment
My Pearls On Goal Setting 101
My Pearls On Goal Setting 101

Read this if you want to achieve your goals for 2018

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Lifestylethe encouraging docDecember 25, 2017 Comments
My Top 6 Networking Tips For FMG/IMGs.
My Top 6 Networking Tips For FMG/IMGs.
Medicinethe encouraging docNovember 26, 2017Caribbean, coaching, decision making, doctor, education, Encouragement, foreign medical graduates, inspiration, medical school, medicine, motivation, purposeComment
Think The Holidays Are Hard Because You Are Single? Read This!
Lifestylethe encouraging docNovember 22, 2017advice, balance, christmas, Encouragement, family, holidays, living, relationships, single, thanksgiving, vacation Comments
So You Want To Go To A Caribbean Medical School?
So You Want To Go To A Caribbean Medical School?
Medicinethe encouraging docNovember 19, 2017caribbean medical school, doctor, foreign medical graduates, islands, medical education, medicine, training, UsmleComment
Five Things You Must Know About Opioid Addiction.
Uncategorizedthe encouraging docNovember 10, 2017addiction, addiction medicine, education, health, opioid epidemicComment
The FMG Residency Interview Hustle.
The FMG Residency Interview Hustle.
Medicinethe encouraging docNovember 5, 2017attending, career, Caribbean, coaching, doctor, education, Encouragement, foreign medical graduates, H1B visa, inspiration, International medical graduates, interview, J-1 Visa, medical school, medicine, mentoring, motivation, motivational, residency, student, tips, wisdomComment
« How Will You Like To Suffer? « 
« How Will You Like To Suffer? « 
Lifestylethe encouraging docOctober 31, 2017advice, balance, coaching, decision making, education, Encouragement, faith, fear, goals, hope, inspiration, journeyto30, life, lifecoach, motivation, purpose, wisdomComment
A Few Old Lessons From My Mission Trips To Haiti.
Lifestylethe encouraging docOctober 29, 2017advice, Encouragement, familymedicine, foreign medical graduates, haiti, lessons, medical, medicalmissiontrip, medicine, missions, motivation Comments
MY THOUGHTS ON GENDER SENSITIVITY & MEDICINE.
MY THOUGHTS ON GENDER SENSITIVITY & MEDICINE.

Does gender really matter in medicine or leadership?

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Medicinethe encouraging docOctober 25, 2017decision making, education, foreign medical graduates, gender, hospitalmedicine, inspiration, life, lifecoach, medical school, medicine, mindfulness, minorities, wisdom, women Comments
Monday Motivation: The Miracle Called Coping.
Lifestylethe encouraging docOctober 22, 2017advice, coping, encouragemnt, Monday, motivation, motivationalComment
Monday Motivation 10/16
Monday Motivation 10/16
Lifestylethe encouraging docOctober 15, 2017career, Encouragement, faith, hope, inspiration, medicine, Monday, motivation, planning, purpose, wisdom Comment
Residency Interview Tips.
Residency Interview Tips.
Medicinethe encouraging docOctober 8, 2017attending, Caribbean, coaching, communication, decision making, doctor, encouragemnt, ERAS, FMG, foreign medical graduates, H1B visa, IMG, inspiration, International medical graduates, interview, J-1 Visa, J1 waiver, medical school, medicine, purpose, residency Comments
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View fullsize Failed an attempt? Took a gap year? You can STILL be a strong applicant if you take the right steps. ✅ Gain hands-on clinical experience so programs can see your skills in action. ✅ Network with purpose Every connection, every rotation, every skil
View fullsize 📢 Applying through ResidencyCAS for the 2026–2027 Match cycle? Save these important dates now so you don't miss a critical deadline. 🗓️ Key ResidencyCAS Dates: 🔹 June 4, 2026 — Application cycle opens 🔹 August 24, 2026 — Begin
View fullsize The 2027 ERAS® Residency Application Season Is Almost Here! If you're applying for residency this cycle, now is the time to get organized and stay ahead of key deadlines. Important dates to remember: 🔹 June 4, 2026 – ERAS season opens ?